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“Is this fish really wild? Must cost several thousand per piece, right?”
“Where was it caught? Is the water clean?”
“Really? Can wild fish grow this big?”
“Quite beautiful actually, is it a rare species?”
After Chu Tianshu posted the video of the large fish, it caused quite a stir in several fishing enthusiast groups.
Messages were scrolling so fast he couldn’t get a word in.
Some netizens helped tag the wealthy second-generation members in the group.
These people had money, knew good food, and understood enjoyment.
Previously, quality catches in the group were mostly sold to these wealthy individuals, referred to as bosses.
Soon about ten people tagged Chu Tianshu.
Among them were many familiar names – all fishing legends in the local circle.
Including several bosses everyone had mentioned earlier.
Zhou Tianxia: “Not bad at all.”
Within just two minutes,
Chu Tianshu received over 20 friend requests.
Including one from “Zhou Tianxia.”
He checked the request reasons and accepted them all.
He could evaluate them later.
If long-term cooperation was possible, he’d move them to different contact groups.
Dozens of new messages came in.
Some asking about the fish’s price, others inquiring where it was caught and how.
Chu Tianshu simply couldn’t reply to everyone.
Because Zhou Tianxia had already made a generous offer: “Brother, your fish looks good. I’ll start with 5,000, how’s that?”
The price of wild fish depended on species, size, and origin.
Chu Tianshu’s fish was exceptional in every aspect.
Most importantly, it was completely natural and pollution-free.
At 100 per jin, he’d be losing several hundred.
But Chu Tianshu had heard of Zhou Tianxia.
His real name was Zhou Sai, from a family that ran textile factories here with assets of at least one billion.
There were plenty of such people in Su City.
They all moved in their own circles.
But though Chu Tianshu had lived two lifetimes and knew these people, they didn’t know him now.
Starting over, Chu Tianshu needed to rebuild his connections.
Chu Tianshu: “Boss Zhou, that price works. I need money urgently, preferably can complete the transaction tonight.”
Zhou Sai: “Sure, where in Su City are you?”
Chu Tianshu: “Pingjiang District, Qinglong Town.”
Zhou Sai: “What a coincidence, I’m in the area today. Was just about to have dinner with friends.”
Zhou Sai: “How about you bring the fish to Stellar Hotel? There’s a great chef there, perfect for dinner.”
Chu Tianshu: “Okay, I’ll be there in 10 minutes.”
It was already 5:40 PM.
Chu Tianshu apologized in the other groups – the fish was already sold.
Those who missed out expressed regret: “Gone already? Brother, if you get something like this again, give us a heads up earlier!”
Chu Tianshu: “Definitely, definitely!”
He searched around the house and found an aquatic transport box.
A bit small, but it would have to do.
Xu Xiuxia happened to return from the fruit shop to make dinner: “What are you doing with that?”
Looking closer, Xu Xiuxia frowned deeply: “What were you doing this afternoon? Covered in mud and rotten eggs! Making fishing spots in the fields?”
Chu Tianshu always wanted to laugh when his mother spoke in dialect.
“Just hanging out with friends in the suburbs this afternoon.” Chu Tianshu put the aquatic box in the car.
Then remembered something.
He loaded five of the six pure water jugs from home into the car.
Would deliver them to his wife and two daughters on his way back.
“Mom, I won’t be home for dinner tonight, heading out!”
Eight minutes later.
Chu Tianshu arrived at Xingge Hotel.
Zhou Sai and his friends had already arrived earlier.
Chu Tianshu: “Um… could you come to the parking lot to meet me?”
“My arms are still sore from catching this fish.”
He had been farming all afternoon, exhausted like a dog.
Then he had to wrestle with the big fish.
Now he couldn’t even lift his arms – they kept trembling, and his stomach was growling.
Ah, I really need to exercise more.
Chu Tianshu felt speechless internally.
In his previous life, he hadn’t been disciplined at all, too lazy.
This time, he must seriously improve his physical fitness.
Otherwise, he might not even be able to defeat a fish.
Zhou Sai and his friends soon arrived at the parking lot.
“Let me see what kind of fish costs five thousand yuan.”
“Oh my, it’s so big!”
The big fish was cramped in the small aquatic container, clearly uncomfortable and constantly thrashing about.
Chu Tianshu was soaked all over, splashed by the fish.
It had been too rushed today – he forgot to buy various containers when shopping.
Seeing Chu Tianshu all dirty, he really looked like he had just returned from the wilderness.
The group was mostly convinced.
They patted his shoulder and offered him cigarettes: “Bro, impressive, must have taken a lot of effort.”
“What species is this fish?”
Chu Tianshu: “I’m not sure either. You should have the chef identify it.”
Thinking for a moment, he added: “How about this – I’ll take half the payment first, and you pay the other half after you’re satisfied with the meal, alright?”
This group seemed quite straightforward.
Might as well interact with them in the style they prefer.
Zhou Sai: “I like your style.”
Ding!
A female notification voice suddenly rang out.
“WeChat payment received: 5000 yuan!”
The other party paid the full amount without even checking the quality.
Truly generous.
Chu Tianshu wasn’t surprised either, smiling faintly: “Thank you, Boss Zhou.”
Zhou Sai: “We’re heading off first. We’ll contact you when we start eating.”
Chu Tianshu: “Alright. If I get more goods in the future, I hope Boss Zhou will continue to support me.”
The others just smiled without speaking.
A fish this size – did he think it was Chinese cabbage?
Catching one required perfect timing, location, and conditions.
They carried the aquatic container and left.
Chu Tianshu didn’t delay either – time to check on his wife and child.
…
It was around 5-6 PM.
Jiang Furong was preparing to cook dinner.
Tang Xin suddenly called via WeChat: “Weren’t you supposed to get divorced today? I was busy and just saw a video someone forwarded – that bastard was holding you back and wouldn’t let you leave? What’s going on?”
Jiang Furong was slightly startled: “What video?”
The incident at the Civil Affairs Bureau entrance this morning had indeed been recorded by someone.
Tang Xin: “In the local city group! Someone posted it on Moments. Hey, did you get divorced or not?”
“We did,” Jiang Furong said, “but he suddenly changed his mind.”
She briefly explained what happened.
Tang Xin immediately exploded with anger: “How dare he talk about remarrying? Tell him to go live with that bitch.”
“Wait, what’s wrong with him? Didn’t he always want a divorce before?”
“He wouldn’t be trying to string you along, would he? Not giving you happiness, not divorcing you, just keeping you tied down. Damn, what a scumbag!”
Jiang Furong: “…”
Her best friend treated her like a real sister.
Just that her personality was very blunt.
For some reason, she particularly disliked Chu Tianshu.
Years ago, Tang Xin had asked what Jiang Furong saw in him, saying she’d be better off divorced and free.
They could live together, raise the child, and forget about marrying men.
Wasn’t being single better? Why become a maid for some man?
“Don’t you dare soften up and agree to remarry him. Let me tell you, if men were reliable, sows could climb trees—this is the collective wisdom of countless people, don’t take it lightly.
What good qualities does Chu Tianshu even have? He’s decent-looking and smooth-talking, but he’s all flashy and superficial.
All he does is boast all day, yet he can’t accomplish anything substantial. He’s drowning in debt but still puts on a show of being wealthy… Ugh! Someone like him is completely unsuitable for building a life with.”
“You’re such a beautiful and virtuous person—what kind of man couldn’t you find? Why insist on hanging yourself from this crooked tree?”
Once Tang Xin started venting about Chu Tianshu, she couldn’t stop.
She wished she could personally pull Jiang Furong out of this pit of fire. Jiang Furong: “…”
She had heard this too many times and couldn’t be bothered to argue anymore.
She didn’t dare tell her best friend the truth.
Actually.
She had decided.
To give him one more chance.
To see if miracles truly existed in this world.
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